Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Progress Report: November 20, 2007

Today's Activities
  • Tree stumps in upper patio area removed. Stump areas compacted, covered with separation fabric and filled with clean stone.
  • Temporary sidewalk from upper level entrance/exit installed and operational.
  • Excess dirt in upper patio area removed and retained for use in lower patio area.
  • Concrete poured for fireplace footer in upper patio.
  • All footers dug for retaining walls in upper patio.
  • Install additional silt fence as recommended by Environmental Office and DPW.
  • Trenches for drain tile excavated and separation fabric installed.

Tomorrow’s Planned Activities

  • Install 6” perforated drain pipe for drainage system.
  • Install clean stone around drain pipe.
  • Wrap drain system with separation fabric.
  • Install stone for wall footer.
  • Begin installing base block for wall footer.

Current Safety Concerns

  • Ability of temporary sidewalk to handle all types of pedestrian traffic (even the heaviest wheelchair) was verified with assistance from residents. After two small adjustments, it is holding up well and appears not to be an impediment of any kind.
  • Plastic safety caps were placed on top ends of rebar holding safety fence along all active walkways.
  • End of drive/ramp to staging area—fence needs to be closed after vehicles enter/exit.
  • Measured width of sidewalk between Main Drive and material staging area safety fence to assure that it exceeds minimum limit of 5 feet—exceeded standard by one foot (6 feet separation).
  • Mud at equipment crossings of active walks—workers to scrape excess and sweep same once per hour.
  • Updated notices were posted throughout the hotel. Many from yesterday were missing.

Comments

  • Guests asking lots of questions about the project. Lots of interest and excitement. Concept drawing and site map should be put on big board in lobby, if possible.
  • Favorable reports received from Safety Office, Environmental Office and DPW. Thanks to our workers for doing an excellent job.
  • Many thanks to SPC John Williams, a hotel guest with many years experience in landscaping, for great insight on the temporary sidewalk and other safety/access issues.

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